{"id":2990,"date":"2023-06-09T09:02:40","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T07:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/?page_id=2990"},"modified":"2026-03-17T15:18:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:18:46","slug":"your-welcome-in-lorraine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/en\/your-welcome-in-lorraine\/","title":{"rendered":"Your welcome in Lorraine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The University of Lorraine offers a range of welcome and support services<\/strong> to make it easier for its international students and researchers to settle and integrate in Lorraine<\/strong> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Annual Calendar of Activities at the EURAXESS Centers Universit\u00e9 de Lorraine<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
Euraxess Lorraine offers a bilingual support programme for international PhD students and researchers. Webinars, live Q&As, admin workshops, and cultural visits to help you settle and thrive in Lorraine.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Assistance and steps for your stay in France<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
On this page, you will find the steps to prepare for your stay in France. We can help you with your administrative procedures in several ways.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Choosing your course<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
Develop your skills according to your fields of interest. \nAt the Universit\u00e9 de Lorraine, we offer a comprehensive range of courses in all fields of study and at all degree levels.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Guest postdocs and researchers<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
The Welcome@Lorraine program provides international researchers hosted by LUE’s local partners with \u00ab\u00a0VIP\u00a0\u00bb assistance for stays of at least 3 months.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Joining the Buddy System<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
A \u00ab\u00a0buddy\u00a0\u00bb is a tandem made up of a local student and an international student on an exchange program or free mover.\nThanks to the Buddy System, you can meet a local student who will guide you throughout your stay in France.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Learning French in Lorraine<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
Would you like to take French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses during your doctoral studies, employment, or research stay in Lorraine?\nSeveral options are available, depending on the time you wish to dedicate, your budget and your availability.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Learning French with D\u00e9FLE<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
Prepare for your academic year at the Universit\u00e9 de Lorraine by participating in the intensive FFL program organised by the D\u00e9FLE (Department of French as a Foreign Language). 1 or 2 weeks of classes? It’s up to you!<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Our student associations welcome you<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
There are numerous student associations at the Universit\u00e9 de Lorraine. Some of them are more specifically dedicated to international students.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Students with disabilities<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
Going to university is a major step for any student. All the more so if you have special needs connected with a disability.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Welcome Events<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
On this page, you will find events organized by the Welcome Desk for international students: UL Prep Days (webinars to help you with your arrival and administrative procedures) and Welcome Days (welcome events held at the start of each academic year).<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Welcome! kit<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
The Welcome! Kit is a guide in French, English and Spanish presenting all the welcome and support services available to the Universit\u00e9 de Lorraine’s international students.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Lorraine, where else?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lorraine is a region where it is good to live, study, and have fun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our region is renowned for many reasons: with its exceptional natural and man-made sites, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Lorraine is an economic and tourist hub. As a region of festivals, culinary delights and art, life here has much in store for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though we have a rich history, we are firmly committed to the 21st century and progress. Indeed, it has successfully diversified to become a key player in innovation and knowhow. In 2019, Metz and Nancy were granted the \u00abFrench Tech\u00bb <\/strong>label<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where are we ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located at the crossroads of Europe, just a stone’s throw from Luxembourg, Belgium and Germany, Lorraine is close to other major European capitals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lorraine is well-connected by trains and international flights. In the heart of the Grand Est region (Alsace\/ Champagne-Ardenne\/Lorraine), Lorraine is a destination that is easily accessible from major European cities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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What to do in Lorraine ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From cultural and heritage visits to its towns – some of which are internationally renowned art centres – to outdoor activities, skills workshops with craftspeople, live shows and festivals, etc. Lorraine offers a multitude of activities to do on your own or with friends. You will never be bored in Lorraine!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Visit Metz<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Visit Nancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Explore the Vosges moutains<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Get your LORRAINE Pass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With pass Lorraine, you can get exclusive discounts: Get it<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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